Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Cornichon de Paris - Apnaugao
Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Cornichon de Paris - Apnaugao
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Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Cornichon de Paris

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Seeds quantity may vary — could be more or less than stated. Open carefully to avoid losing seeds. Store away from direct sunlight and moisture until ready to plant.
Harvest & Pickling Tip
Harvest at 5–8 cm for cornichon pickling — check plants daily as fruits grow very fast. For pickling: pack into sterilised jars with white wine vinegar, tarragon, pearl onions, and peppercorns. Seal and rest 4 weeks before eating.
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Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Cornichon de Paris - Apnaugao

Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Cornichon de Paris

Regular price Rs.250.00
Sale price Rs.250.00 Regular price Rs.450.00
Unit price

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Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Cornichon de Paris

Grow Heirloom Cucumber Cornichon de Paris — the authentic French pickling gherkin producing masses of small, knobby, thin-skinned fruits ideal for traditional cornichon pickles in white wine vinegar with tarragon. Incredibly prolific — one plant yields hundreds of pickles in a season. Also excellent eaten fresh as baby cucumbers. The classic accompaniment to Pakistani charcuterie boards and grilled meats. Harvest daily for maximum production.

Features

Planting SeasonSpring,Summer
Plant Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitVining
Bloom SeasonSpring, Summer
Cultivar TypeHeirloom
Growing ConditionsHeat Tolerant, Outdoor, Container Friendly
Climatic ZoneSub-Humid, Semi-Arid
Harvest AdvantagesPickling, High Yield, Cut-and-Come-Again
Planting in PlainsFebruary–April, July–August
Planting on HillsidesApril–June

Direct sow 1/2 inch deep in warm soil. Provide trellis. Space 12–18 inches. Full sun. Harvest daily at 5–8 cm for pickling.

Planting SeasonSpring,Summer
Sowing MethodDirect Sow, Start Indoors
Planting Depth1/2 Inch (12 mm)
Plant Spacing12–18 Inches
Water RequirementModerate
Flavour Profile Savory, Tangy
Days to Maturity50–60 Days from sowing (harvest at gherkin size daily)
Plant HeightVines 3–5 Feet (90–150 cm)

How To Grow

Sow Cornichon de Paris seeds 1/2 inch deep in warm soil or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Germination in 5—10 days at 25–30°C. Train on a trellis, spacing 12–18 inches apart. Cornichon de Paris is the authentic French pickling gherkin — small, knobby, thin-skinned fruits of 5–8 cm picked while very small for traditional French cornichon pickles. An incredibly prolific producer that must be harvested daily at the correct size. Miss a day and they outgrow the pickling window.